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Patent GB-190811905-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method of Propelling Vessels and the like and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SKOUSES PAUL
IPC: B63H11/00
Filed: 1908-06-01
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 11,905. SkousÞs, P. June 13, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Explosive-gas and like machines.-Ships that are propelled by the reaction of discharged gases are fitted with a gas-producer A, the gas from which is compressed by a motor gas-compressor B into an accumulator C under a pressure of about 20 atmospheres. A second compressor for air forces air simultaneously into a similar accumulator C<1>. The explosion of a mixture from the accumulators C, C' takes place in a battery of exploders D, which are provided with valves d' operated by the shaft d from the motor E. The products of the explosions escape through exhaust valves in the bottom of the exploders, which valves are also operated by the shaft d. All the exploders D discharge into a single pipe F, from which pipes f<1>, f<2>, f<3>, f<4> lead to the exterior of the vessel. By arranging the eccentrics on the shaft d at different angles, the exploders are fired in succession. The three cylinders of the motor compressor are arranged in a line, the extreme cylinders I, J being motor cylinders, and the middle cylinder K a compressor cylinder. The exhaust and admission valves are operated from oscillating disks M moved by the piston-rod L, which is common to the three cylinders. Starting is effected by means of compressed air derived from the accumulator. In a modified arrangement, petrol is supplied from reservoirs to the exploders, the exploders being previously. filled with compressed air, the pressure being such that the petrol automatically ignites. In a further arrangement, petrol and compressed air are injected into the exploders and fired. The distributing - valves for the exploders may be operated by a rack worked off the motor compressor. Calcium carbide and oxylithe may be used in place of petrol and air. The above described apparatus is stated to be applicable also for the propulsion of torpedoes and aerostats, and also the raising of water, and generally where compressed air may be employed:
Patent GB-190816057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Lubricators of Velocipedes, Motor Road Vehicles and other Mechanisms.
Inventor: COLE ALBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-07-29
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 16,057. Cole, A. F. July 29. Lubricators.-A lubricator for velocipedes, motorvehicles, &c. is furnished with a hinged cap which is held in the closed and open positions by a coiled spring 19, Fig. 1, of one or more turns, the ends of which project one over the other into a slot 21 in the cup 15. The end 19<a> bears against a rib 20, which is formed with a notch to receive a hinge pin 20<d>, and is riveted to the underside of the cap 17. One or both ends of the spring may be extended and bent at right-angles to close the opening 21. The spring is made by bending a sheet-metal blank of one of the forms shown in Figs. 4, 7, and 9, or may be composed of wire.
Patent GB-190816076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Trolley Controlling Devices for use on Electric Tramcars and the like.
Inventor: WILLEY JOHN RANDES
Filed: 1908-07-29
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 16,076. Willey, J. R., and Worsley, F. July 29. Electric tramways on the overheadconductor system. Collectors. - Relates to trolly-rope holding and pulling - down devices. The trolly-rope drum M is carried in a casing Q, fixed to the dashboard or front plate T of the car and provided with a slot R for the passage of the rope. The drum is secured to the hollow spindle O having an internal screw-thread at one end which is adapted to engage with the screwthread on another hollow spindle K: The spindles are supported by and adapted to rotate on the rods P, B<2>, and the trolly rope is normally kept taut by the spring N secured, at its ends, to the spindle O and the casing. Slidably mounted on the spindie K by means of a feather H is a bevel-wheel A<2>, which is normally prevented from engaging with the bevel-wheels A, A<1> by the spring D. A rod I, of adjustable length, is mounted so as to bear against the sides of the drum M and wheel A<2> ; the length of this rod determines the height to which the collector can rise before being retracted. The wheel A<1> is loosely mounted on a shaft B<1> but is compelled to revolve in one direction therewith by means of the ratchet-and-pawl device E. The shaft B' is continuously rotated from the truck axle through bevel-gearing. The wheel A is fixed to a stud axle B, which also carries a worm C adapted to engage the threaded portion of a traversing rod C<1>. The wheel and traversing rod are normally kept in the position shown by the coiled spring F. When the collector jumps the conductor, the drum moves transversely owing to the unwinding of the rope and automatically forces the wheel A<2> into engagement with the wheels A, A'. The motion then imparted to the drum from the shaft B' causes the lowering of the collector and, simultaneously, the worm C operates to move the traversing rod C' which forces the wheel A' out of action. This movement of the wheel A' causes, through the action of the levers J, J<IV>, the locking of the tube K against backward movement. The car is then stopped, and the arm J<IV> moved so as to free the trolly rope, the collector being then replaced on the conductor. When the direction of the travel of the car is reversed, the casing Q and its contents are removed and secured to the dashboard at the other end of the car.
Patent GB-190824239-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Warming the Whole-milk before Pasteurizing.
Inventor: CARLSON CARL ADAM
Filed: 1908-11-11
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 24,239. Carlson, C. A. Nov. 11. Butter; cream, separating.-A process of warming milk prior to pasteurization in which part of it is returned over, or in proximity to pipes containing compressed gas may be applied to a method of separating and churning cream such as is described in Specification No. 23,952, A.D. 1903.
Patent GB-190828040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dynamo Electric Machines.
Inventor: FERGUSON THOMAS
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 28,040. Ferguson, T. Dec. 24. Switches.-In dynamos driven at varying speeds, such as those used for train-lighting or ventilating, the output is kept conatant or is regulated to any predetermined variation by utilizing the force driving the armature to displace a sleeve or other element which in turn regulates the excitation. The armature and commutator are carried by a sleeve 2, which can rotate on, but not slide along, the driving-shaft 1 and has a tubular extension 5 with a V-shaped cam-slot 6<a>, the curvature of which is determined by the required output characteristic as described in Specification No. 17,311, A.D. 1908 [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric generators &c.]. The cam is engaged by a roller 7<a> on a pin fixed in a sleeve 8, which can slide along keys in the shaft 1. The front of the sleeve 8 forms the movable abutment of a spring 9 and has a flange 8<a>, which enters between rollers 16 mounted on a sliding-block 17 carrying a contact 14 for switching field turns or resistance in and out of circuit. The contact preferably travels over insulated terminal-blocks 11 having alternately-directed keys for attachment to the resistance 20. The driving-force is conveyed to the armature through the keys, roller 7<a>, and cam 6<a>, the axial component being balanced by the spring, which yields in proportion to variations of load or speed and allows the sleeve 8 to adjust the excitation. The wire resistance may be replaced by carbon blocks 25, Fig. 5, which are compressed by a spring and piston 27, 28 operated by a pivoted lever 29, the forked arm of which abuts on the flange 8<a>. The cam may have a double form, the sleeve 8 then having two diametrically opposed pins, and in a further modification the roller 7<a> may be attached to this sleeve 5 to engage with camsurfaces on the sliding-sleeve 8. Or the armature and cam may be fixed to the shaft, the sleeve and driving-roller being mounted on an inner sleeve carrying the belt pulley. The spring 9 may be replaced by the alternative forms of control described in the above-mentioned Specification, and a dash-pot may be used in machines subject to rapid variations of speed.
Patent GB-190900460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Low Pressure Steam Boilers.
Inventor: COURTOT LOUIS
IPC: F24H1/32
Filed: 1909-01-07
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 460. Courtot, L. Jan. 7. Sectional boilers.-Relates to boilers composed of laterally-disposed flat #-shaped sections, the limbs of the sections having openings which form internal longitudinal flues when the sections are assembled. The openings 4 in the limbs 1 are so formed that the inner water spaces 6 are larger than the outer water spaces 5. The upper and lower ends of the spaces 6 are flared, as shown, in order to promote the water circulation. The gases pass from the furnace 3 through lateral openings 15, and are compelled by partitions 14 to pass once backwards and forwards in the flues 4 before escaping. The inner sides of the sections are formed with ribs 19.
Patent GB-190901478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Measuring and Indicating Lineal Measurements.
Inventor: BOTSFORD ROBERT SIMPSON
IPC: G01B3/12
Filed: 1909-01-21
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 1478. Botsford, R. S. Jan. 21. Measuring.-In apparatus for measuring the length of fabric by counting the revolutions of a wheel kept in contact with it, a worm f on the spindle b of the wheel gears with a pair of disks g, h with crown teeth, the outer being loose on the hub of the inner, which has a spring plunger n to keep both disks in gear with the worm. The outer disk has the greater. number of teeth. Both disks are graduated, the outer to read against a fixed pointer p, the inner through an aperture in the outer against a pointer q. The relative motion of the disks gives the tens-digit at the aperture. The counting-dials are zeroized by sliding the crown disks out of gear with the worm and setting them to zero. The frame e of the apparatus is pivoted to a clip r, fitted with a spring t for keeping the measuring-wheel a against the fabric.
Patent GB-190903113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Exhausting or Removing Dust from Machines or Apparatus particularly applicable for Exhausting Dust from Carding Engines during the Process of Stripping and Grinding.
Inventor: STOTT VERNON HEYWOOD
IPC: D01G15/82
Filed: 1909-02-09
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 3113. Stott, V. H., and Schofield, L. Feb. 9. Confining and expelling dust &c.-In exhausting or removing dust from machines or apparatus, particularly from carding-engines during stripping or grinding, a branch pipe B, Fig. 1, of the main exhaust pipe C is connected by a collapsible tube A to a hopper D surrounding the stripping-brush &c. A disk valve G is provided in the pipe B and is actuated by a cord H having a hooked handle I, which, when the tube A is collapsed, is engaged by a projection K at the end of the tube, the weight of the tube being sufficient to keep the valve closed. When the tube is extended and the handle I is free the valve opens. The valve may be actuated by a weighted lever L and chain H, Fig. 3. A collapsible hopper D, Fig. 6, may be provided, comprising two flaps P of canvas &c. on wire frames hinged at M, and flexible ends Q.
Patent GB-190903887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Preparing" Machines for Pressing or Treating Yarns in Hanks or like Form.
Inventor: STUBBS WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: B65H54/56
Filed: 1909-02-17
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 3887. Stubbs, W. T., and Stubbs, J. H. Feb. 17. Yarns, calendering.-In a machine for treating hanks of yarn, the weight s is arranged to slide along its lever when the treadle t is released, so that pressure is applied gradually to the rollers a, b. The weight lever o is rectangular, and the weight may comprise two disks united by an axle which rolls along the lever. Adjustable stops 5, 6 are mounted on the lever to limit the movement of the weight, and are curved so as to prevent the weight from rising from the lever when it impinges against them. A catch y locks the treadle when the weight is inoperative, and a buffer is fitted on the weight lever. The weight may be provided with roller bearings.
Patent GB-190906871-A (GB)
Title: Improved Corrugated Sheet Iron.
Inventor: KNUTSON KNUT
IPC: E04C2/32
Filed: 1909-03-22
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 6871. Knutson, K. March 22. Metal plates.-A corrugated sheet is made from sheet metal in such a manner that the adjacent corrugations stand out on opposite sides of the median plane, as shown in Fig. 2, so that the strength of the section is doubled for the same weight of metal. The corrugations are joined at the median plane by S or other double curves.
Patent GB-190908015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protective Casings for Stoppered Glass or the like Receptacles.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B65D23/08
Filed: 1909-04-03
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 8015. Jones, W. J. April 3. Bottles, protective devices for; flasks.-In an article for workmen's and other's use, consisting of a glass or like fragile receptacle 16 enclosed in a metallic protective casing 2 and having a removable or a hinged bottom 5 and a lining 14, 15 of non-conducting material, the bottom 5 is secured by a turn-button 7 engaging with slots 8, 10, as shown.
Patent GB-190909122-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Manufacturing Partitioning Fillings for Paper Bags, Pasteboard Packets, and the like.
Inventor: LANCASTER MARTIN LEWIS
IPC: B31B41/00
Filed: 1909-04-17
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 9122. Lancaster, M. L., and Lancaster, A. L. April 17. Paper bags, making.- Partitioning-fillings for paper bags &c. such as those described in Specification 24,095/08, are made by the machine shown. The strips S, Fig. 2, for forming the partitions, pass from reels A, round rollers B, and through a series of guides or dies C, C<1>, C<2> with slots gradually approaching the desired shape, the final guide having its slots inset one partly within another. The material M, Fig. 7, for the casing of the filling is fed from a roll D through scoring-rolls d<2>, and over pasting- rolls d<4>. The strips S are pressed on to the pasted parts by rolls E, and a device F consisting of curved plates f<1>, f<2> folds the casing into a tubular form. Cutting-knives are combined with final pressing-rolls G, or separate provision may be made for cutting the filling into lengths.
Patent GB-190911531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Threatrical Stage Effects.
Inventor: LAFAYETTE THOMAS
IPC: A63J5/02
Filed: 1909-05-15
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 11,531. Lafayette, T. May 15. Theatrical appliances.- Apparatus for producing the appearance of a number of soldiers marching across a theatrical stage consists of a number of suitably painted, dressed, and decorated busts G mounted on an endless belt E. The belt passes over drums C operated by a handle D, and the busts are removably secured to the belt by clips F, Fig. 3, and spring pins f<1>.
Patent GB-190914943-A (GB)
Title: Process for Preserving Cut Flowers.
Inventor: DEFILIPPI ELIE CLEMENT
Filed: 1909-06-26
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 14,943. Defilippi, E. C. June 26. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Preserving vegetable substances.-Cut flowers to be preserved by means of cold storage are placed in water. According to the Provisional Specification, a little salt may be added to prevent freezing.
Patent GB-190917386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Transmitting Reciprocating Motion.
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVID
IPC: F16H53/06
Filed: 1909-07-26
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 17,386. Roberts, D. July 26. Lever and tappet actuated pumps; buffers.- In a mechanism for transmitting reciprocating motion, for operating valves, pumps, &c. in which slack or lost motion occurs in normal working, the slack is taken up, and concussion in the rapidly moving parts is prevented, by a system of springs and levers or their equivalents. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a is an operating-cam, b the pump-plunger striker, and d the spring which keeps it up to the cam a. The pump plunger e is connected to the striker b by the links m, j, which are connected at l to a spring device q which absorbs the slack or lost motion. In another form, Fig. 4, the end of the pump striker b is flat, and the pump plunger e has a double inclined surface t on which rest two rollers u connected by toggle-links w under the action of springs. When the striker b descends, the movement of the rollers u along this surface t, and the consequent stretching of the springs, absorbs the slack or lost motion. The rollers may be replaced by two wedges acting upon a flat surface on the plunger. Fig. 8 shows an arrangement in which the toggle-links are dispensed with. A single roller connected to a fixed arm by a spring may be used.
Patent GB-190921041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Machines.
Inventor: VERPLAST FREDERICK
IPC: G01G3/04
Filed: 1909-04-20
Granted: 1910-01-06
Abstract: 21,041. Verplast, F. April 20. Indicating and registering mechanism; platform machines.-Relates to a coin-freed weighing-machine of the class in which a platform rod 23, Fig. 2, is attached to a cross-bar 51 connected to weighing-springs 52 and co-acting with a rack held by spring pressure in engagement with a pinion on the pointer shaft. The rack 57 slides in a spring-pressed yoke 58 which is attached to the frame so as to allow the rack to yield laterally. The end of the pointer shaft 54 is formed with a V-shaped edge, and the indicating-pointer is attached thereto by means of a plate 82, Fig. 7, and screws 83. The radial position of the pointer relative to the shaft may be adjusted by adjusting the screws 83. Specification 21,796/03 is referred to.
Patent GB-190924117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Actuating Mechanism.
Inventor: PEARSON WALTER BEVERLY
IPC: B23G1/04
Filed: 1909-10-20
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 24,117. Pearson, W. B., and Seward, E. R. Oct. 20, 1908, [Convention date]. T u r n i n g.-An a c t u a t i n g - device for imparting a quick d e c i s i v e movement or blow, applicable to actuate the clutchshipper mechanism of a screw or like automatic lathe&c., comprises a moving part resiliently carrying an actuating-member, this member being stopped, and the spring stretched, by a pivoted trip, which is subsequently retracted by the moving part, allowing the resiliently-held member then to impart the quick movement required. In the arrangement shown, the clutch lever 11, pivoted at 12, is actuated by an inclined edge 33 attached to the actuating-element 27, which is connected by a spring 30 passing over a roller 26 on a lever 21 to an extension 28 thereof. The lever 2, together with a cam-disk 9, is secured to the cam shaft 8 of the screw-machine. The disk 9 being rotated, the actuator lever 27 is carried with the lever 21 until stopped by a pivoted trip-element 16. The lever 21, however, continues to move, stretching the spring 30, and subsequently its inclined surface 23 engages an adjustable stop 18 on the trip 16, thereby retracting this, and allowing the lever 27 to actuate the lever 11 with increased force.
Patent GB-190924296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Saving Mechanism for Trams and like Cars.
Inventor: WATSON GEORGE RANSOM
IPC: B61F19/08
Filed: 1909-10-22
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 24,296. Watson, G. R., Lightfoot, W., and Shorthill, J. A. Oct. 22. Obstruction-removers.-A life-guard for trams and like cars is adapted to run on the rails, is covered with resilient metal slats, and can be raised when not required. The frame comprises side bars 13, 14 pivoted to hangers 2, stayed by links 7, and provided with curved slats 15, 16. The slats are firmly secured to a cross-bar at one end, and are slotted at the other end, a pin on the frame working in the slot. A front portion of the frame fixed to the shaft 6 is furnished with slats 24 slotted at 27 and formed with upwardly-curled ends 30, which act as buffers. Rollers 33 are mounted on the front shaft 31. The fender may be raised when not required through the lever 36, which can be locked by a pin as well as by the slotted quadrant.
Patent GB-190924874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Belts for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM
IPC: F16G1/28
Filed: 1908-11-14
Granted: 1909-11-15
Abstract: 24,874. Jones, W., and Hall, J. Nov. 14, 1908. Positive - driving b a n d s. - Driving- belts for sewing- machines consist of a spirally-wound strip a of non - stretchable fabric, such as cotton. linen, or ramie, the coils being held together by metal eyelets c, which are adapted to engage projections d on the pulleys.
Patent GB-190928667-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shuttle-relief Motion for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: SHAW THOMAS
IPC: D03D49/52
Filed: 1909-12-08
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 28,667. Shaw, T. Dec. 8, Shuttle-relief motions. -As the lay makes its backward stroke, the stop-rod F is turned, to remove the pressure of the swell finger from the swell, by means of a spring-controlled sliding block D engaging a finger A bolted to the stop-rod. As the lay makes its forward stroke, the finger A pushes the block D down a fixed sloping guide C, against the action of a spring, until the end of the finger A slips over the end of the block D and allows the block to return to its original position.
Patent GB-190929137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Roller Skates or the like.
Inventor: ADAM MATTHEW ATKINSON
Filed: 1909-12-13
Granted: 1911-02-13
Abstract: 29,137. Adam, M. A., [Swan, P.]. Dec. 13. Skates.-In a roller skate, a train of wheels c is carried by a flexible blade a, which forms the body of the skate. The toe-plate g and the heel-plate f are separated from the blade a by rubber cushions h, and carry guide-members i, which engage the blade. When the wearer is skating in a curve, the plates g, f tilt relatively to the blade, which is bent by the guide i. An ebony or boxwood roller or stop may be placed at the front of the skate to act as a buffer.
Patent GB-191001025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Testing Fabrics.
Inventor: GILL JOHN ROBERT
IPC: G02B25/02
Filed: 1910-01-14
Granted: 1910-10-13
Abstract: 1025. Gill, J. R. Jan. 14. Testing.-A portable self-contained apparatus for testing fabrics consists of an electric or other source of light for illuminating the fabric, and a magnifying-device. A cabinet A carries a magnifying-device B consisting of a lens B<4> mounted over a holding-down frame B<2> which is double-hinged to the casing by links D. The frame B<2> has an aperture B<3> registering with an aperture A<2> in the casing below which a lamp C<2> may be placed. Another lamp C with its light screened from the operator is hinged to a rotatable standard A<4>, the fabric being thus illuminated from above and below. The frame B<2> has a slide E, in which are a number of different-sized apertures E<2>. The lamps may be supplied with current from dry cells placed in the cabinet.
Patent GB-191001144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insets for Advertising in Books and the like.
Inventor: SPURIN ROSCOE CHARLES
IPC: G09F23/10
Filed: 1910-01-15
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 1144. Spurin, R. C., and Coleman & Co. Jan. 15. Insets for advertising in books &c., comprising inquiry forms or booklets, are provided with a row of perforations at a sufficient distance from the stitching to allow space for an additional advertisement. Additional lines of perforations may be provided, between which additional inquiry forms may be printed. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 8429/95 and 23,907/95, [Class 3, Advertising &c.].